Punjab Kings Bolster Squad: Four New Signings in IPL 2026 Auction

• Punjab Kings, IPL 2025 losing finalists, signed four players for Rs 8 crore in the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi.
• The team acquired two Australian stars: all-rounder Cooper Connolly for Rs 3 crore and fast-bowling all-rounder Ben Dwarshuis for Rs 4.40 crore.
• Two uncapped Indian players were signed: Pravin Dubey for Rs 30 lakh (retained from IPL 2025) and Uttar Pradesh spinner Vishal Nishad for Rs 30 lakh.
• PBKS entered the auction with a purse of Rs 11.50 crore after retaining 21 players.
• Shreyas Iyer, who led PBKS to the IPL 2025 final and was their highest run-scorer, will captain the team in the 2026 season.

Why It Matters: Punjab Kings strengthened their squad with four strategic signings, including two Australian stars, for IPL 2026.